At a Glance
Median Income
$78,681
$48,620 per capita
Home Value
$204,300
Zillow: $240,517
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18.4% smoking rate
How Big Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Rock a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Rock residents earn a median household income of $78,681 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,620. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 266 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Rock is $204,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,517. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
6.9% of adults in Big Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Rock has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,681
Per Capita$48,620
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,164M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,300
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$240,517
Housing Units134
Rent Burden20.3%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,355/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain54.8 in/yr
Elevation600 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute33 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Rock was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.